RRSP or TFSA: Which is the better way to save for your new home?
So, you’re saving for your first home. Odds are your current savings account isn’t quite cutting it as far as growth goes, so what should you do?
Things to consider in addition to closing costs
Last year, we provided a pretty thorough breakdown of what closing costs consist of when buying a new home in the Greater Toronto Area. Many buyers are unaware of what fees are due upon closing, and guess what? There’s more.
5 reasons homeowners need an emergency fund
You cut corners and scrimped for years to come up with that down payment – but your saving days are far from over once you’ve achieved homeownership. In fact, you’ll need to take your commitment to socking cash away to a whole other level.
Now’s the time to start saving for your new home
Some people are on vacation, some are staying home and trying to save money. Typically, the housing market heats up in the spring and slows down in the summer. It was the opposite this year, which inspired us to focus on money saving tips!
A surprising amount of couples aren’t talking about money and debt issues
Manulife Bank of Canada recently commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey about financial issues at home and confiding in a significant other. The results are shocking and unsurprising at the same time.
Lower your utility bill with these water saving tips
Summer just started and we’re already on our second heat wave. One thing that happens during the summer is that everyone’s water use goes up. So we’re sharing a few tricks to help you save water at home this summer.
4 major hurdles for first-time buyers and how to get over them
When it comes to buying your first home, there are many hurdles to leap. The high prices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) add to the intimidation factor if you’ve never gone through the homebuying process before.
It’s easy to decorate your new home on a small budget
You have to pay the bank, you need to eat, and you don’t want to get on a lawyer’s bad side. That leaves a small budget for decorating your new home, but don’t worry, we got you covered.
5 ways millennial couples can prepare for homeownership
While millennials make up a large portion of potential homebuyers, high prices, mortgage rules, and many other factors make it extremely difficult for them to realize their dream of homeownership.
